noun
- the process of concentrating power, authority, or control in a central location or organization
- the act of bringing something to or organizing it around a central point or system
Examples
- The centralization of government power led to more uniform policies across the country.
- Many companies are moving toward centralization of their IT departments.
- The centralization of data storage makes it easier to manage and secure information.
- Some argue that centralization of authority reduces local autonomy.
- The school district's centralization of budget decisions affected individual schools' spending.
- Centralization of manufacturing in one facility improved efficiency but reduced flexibility.